Seven isn't too far away-y-y-y-y-y; in fact it's here now! AKL Lite Thread presents:

[Pinkocto]

Wow thanks for posting the photos. It looks so cool I really want to stay there and have for a long time. The cost has been the only problem. I already have a Boma reservation in case we dont switch at least I can go look around when we eat at Boma

I totally understand how you feel, I had wanted to stay there since they first opened but money always was a problem, somehow I chanced upon a 40% off deal which helped a lot. Have you thought about renting points? That could make it more affordable.

 

[AquaDame]

Points makes it LOADS more affordable! Our reservation is slightly more than 50% off by renting points for a studio vs. a regular room through disney! Plus another $600 off if you think of it as villa vs. villa, so more like 75% off. The only downsides are not being able to change/cancel and not having maid service daily - both things we are happy to live without.

 

[John's Mom]

Ann, you are right David's first day at the new job was today and he said everything went well, it took him 20 minutes to drive there in traffic and 16 minutes to get home. He said it was a breath of air to have such a short commute!

They told him he might be able to work from home a couple days a week, so he is super excited on that...

Thanks again for asking about him.

Brandi, I'm so glad things are going well for David in his new job.

I told my boss I was modifying my schedule, granted I did not ask, I told him I was doing this.... We will see if it works. I told him that I was going to start working from home a couple days each week.

So I am home today, and will commute tomorrow and stay home Friday.... Hopefully he will let me do it.

Hope all goes well with your new schedule.

Heck yeah, I'm counting

3 working days
4 days until officially on vacation
5 days until Kidani

I can't wait, this is gonna be so nice and relaxing a trip I wish it was longer, but it's the best we could do this year.

Hope those of you that are friends w/me on FB will follow along, as I post statuses, and pics

Less than a week!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Good Morning! Checked in CL yesterday and am totally in love with the lodge! Staff has been phenomenal and the theming is amazing. I had requested close to the lobby and bunk beds but only the close to lobby part was available -- cm said to check this morning and they would be glad to move us if a bunk bed room opens up (we love the room they gave us though so will be staying put.) Room was ready at c/I at noon. Family enjoyed the lounge while I checked in. Small issue w/phone not working that was quickly fixed. Saw lots of different animals form our balcony yesterday and there was almost always a few in view. Shortly after C/I a CM delivered 4 chocolate giraffes to our room along with a beautiful wood notebook / pen set for dd who just graduated from 8th grade -- this was a really cool surprise! We did DTD / Disney Quest yesterday and then stopped for snacks at the lounge (lots of yummy choices, plenty of tables available and very attentative cms tending the food) before heading over to the Magic Kingdom for the Wishes Dessert party. We had the perfect table up front and I was able to see the show/ fireworks fine from the table while the kids stood at the rail. Squeezed in a bunch of rides (all walk on) before closing. All in all a very magical first day and every CM we encountered was fantastic. DH has headed off to golf and I'm getting ready to wake dd's up and head over to MK. Have a WONDERFUL day everyone and THANK YOU for all the fantastic info on this thread that helped me sooooo much to plan this trip!!!

This sounds like an absolutely amazing day. I hope that the rest of the stay will be as magical.

Corinna

 

[tiggrbaby]

I hope so... David thinks I might have been to pushy, in just saying this is what I am doing instead of asking, but I am of the philosophy of "It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission" sometimes it works... We will see.

You are a valuable employee, and I hope it works out!

Heck yeah, I'm counting

3 working days
4 days until officially on vacation
5 days until Kidani

I can't wait, this is gonna be so nice and relaxing a trip I wish it was longer, but it's the best we could do this year.

Hope those of you that are friends w/me on FB will follow along, as I post statuses, and pics

Woo hoo! I don't FB, but will look forward to your return pics!

 

[maryj11]

I totally understand how you feel, I had wanted to stay there since they first opened but money always was a problem, somehow I chanced upon a 40% off deal which helped a lot. Have you thought about renting points? That could make it more affordable.

Hmm I havent thought of renting points. Do they have rooms to rent near the pool area ?

 

[maryj11]

Points makes it LOADS more affordable! Our reservation is slightly more than 50% off by renting points for a studio vs. a regular room through disney! Plus another $600 off if you think of it as villa vs. villa, so more like 75% off. The only downsides are not being able to change/cancel and not having maid service daily - both things we are happy to live without.

Where do you go to check out what they have available for renting and how do you know they are trustworthy ?

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Where do you go to check out what they have available for renting and how do you know they are trustworthy ?

Here's a link for you. Read the sticky at the top that say to read before renting points.

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Hope this at least gives you a start.

 

[mmmears]

Wow thanks for posting the photos. It looks so cool I really want to stay there and have for a long time. The cost has been the only problem. I already have a Boma reservation in case we dont switch at least I can go look around when we eat at Boma

I hope you get to stay there, but either way it sounds like you will get a chance to visit and look around. Just beware -- it was a simple dinner reservation at Boma that started my family's love of AKL...

Ohhh!!!!! Seeing all of these photos reminds me how much i love the feel of this resort. I have to stay off of these sites, i am trying to decide between akl or beach club for our august trip and i am changing my mind every other day!!!

I'm doing a split stay (well, AKL/YC) so we get the best of both -- is that an option?

 

[mmmears]

Good Morning! Checked in CL yesterday and am totally in love with the lodge! Staff has been phenomenal and the theming is amazing. I had requested close to the lobby and bunk beds but only the close to lobby part was available -- cm said to check this morning and they would be glad to move us if a bunk bed room opens up (we love the room they gave us though so will be staying put.) Room was ready at c/I at noon. Family enjoyed the lounge while I checked in. Small issue w/phone not working that was quickly fixed. Saw lots of different animals form our balcony yesterday and there was almost always a few in view. Shortly after C/I a CM delivered 4 chocolate giraffes to our room along with a beautiful wood notebook / pen set for dd who just graduated from 8th grade -- this was a really cool surprise! We did DTD / Disney Quest yesterday and then stopped for snacks at the lounge (lots of yummy choices, plenty of tables available and very attentative cms tending the food) before heading over to the Magic Kingdom for the Wishes Dessert party. We had the perfect table up front and I was able to see the show/ fireworks fine from the table while the kids stood at the rail. Squeezed in a bunch of rides (all walk on) before closing. All in all a very magical first day and every CM we encountered was fantastic. DH has headed off to golf and I'm getting ready to wake dd's up and head over to MK. Have a WONDERFUL day everyone and THANK YOU for all the fantastic info on this thread that helped me sooooo much to plan this trip!!!

Wonderful start to a vacation! I'm glad you got the area you requested and that you are enjoying AKL. We're checking in to AKL CL in a couple of days -- can't wait!!!

 

[maryj11]

Here's a link for you. Read the sticky at the top that say to read before renting points.

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Hope this at least gives you a start.

Thank you I did find David's and it says transportation is not included. Does that mean you cannot use the magic express ? I went back and it says you can use the ME ops sorry. Can you request a room location when renting points ?

 

[maryj11]

I hope you get to stay there, but either way it sounds like you will get a chance to visit and look around. Just beware -- it was a simple dinner reservation at Boma that started my family's love of AKL...

That's what I figure will happen to me too !

 

[capturedfairy]

HI K's and J's
My name is Mara and i have been reading your posts for a while.
You guys are a great group of people and we share our love for AKL.

In July it will be my third AKL stay. Im in love with the place, this time we are not even going to the parks!

I will be posting a little bit more from now on.

Brandi i am glad everything is working out for you.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Thank you I did find David's and it says transportation is not included. Does that mean you cannot use the magic express ?

Besides David's you can also rent direct from owners. I just read a little deeper on his website and it states that you can use ME. But now of course I can't remember exactly where on the site I saw it. Lot of help I am!?!?

 

[dgbg100106]

HI K's and J's
My name is Mara and i have been reading your posts for a while.
You guys are a great group of people and we share our love for AKL.

In July it will be my third AKL stay. Im in love with the place, this time we are not even going to the parks!

I will be posting a little bit more from now on.

Brandi i am glad everything is working out for you.

Thanks... And glad you started posting... This is a great group!

Staying at AKL as a takers only stay is great choice... I wanted to do this as a long weekend too.

 

[dgbg100106]

Besides David's you can also rent direct from owners. I just read a little deeper on his website and it states that you can use ME. But now of course I can't remember exactly where on the site I saw it. Lot of help I am!?!?

I just rented all mine out and the owner can make the ME reservations for you.

 

[dgbg100106]

Well the tickets were purchased today... I will be in Colorado in a couple of weeks... Does anyone have a great place to eat or something not to miss in Colorado Springs?

 

[maryj11]

Besides David's you can also rent direct from owners. I just read a little deeper on his website and it states that you can use ME. But now of course I can't remember exactly where on the site I saw it. Lot of help I am!?!?

Yes I did not read it correctly it does say you CAN use ME on David's site. and get the dining plan which is great !

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Yes I did not read it correctly it does say you CAN use ME on David's site. and get the dining plan which is great !

Sounds like you're set now. So what are you going to book?

 

[maryj11]

Sounds like you're set now. So what are you going to book?

Well I'm not sure I'm new at this , but I would like a studio standard pool view Jambo House at AKL if they have those in that area Do you know where they would be located at AK or what floors they would be on ?